The Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) has warned property buyers against engaging unregistered surveyors, cautioning that doing so could expose them to risks associated with improper land surveying and property transactions.
The council urged members of the public to verify the professional registration of surveyors before engaging their services, stressing the importance of using qualified practitioners for land measurement, boundary determination and other surveying activities.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over property transactions and the need to ensure that surveying services are provided by professionals recognised by the appropriate regulatory authority.
Surveying plays a critical role in real estate development, helping to establish land boundaries, determine property measurements and provide essential information for construction and land ownership documentation.
Engaging unregistered practitioners could undermine confidence in such processes and potentially expose property owners to avoidable disputes.
SURCON is responsible for regulating the surveying profession in Nigeria, including setting professional standards and ensuring that practitioners meet the requirements for registration.
The council’s warning underscores the need for prospective property buyers, developers and other stakeholders to exercise due diligence before entering into land transactions or commissioning surveying work.
Members of the public were advised to confirm the credentials of surveyors through the appropriate regulatory channels to reduce the risk of falling victim to unqualified practitioners.
The council’s position also highlights the importance of professional accountability in Nigeria’s property sector, where accurate land records and reliable surveying services are essential to protecting investments and preventing disputes.
